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Breed & Identity
The Doberman’s history, temperament, and appearance. Explore the breed at home and in the public eye, along with the choices that shape its future.
Breed & Identity
Understanding the Differences: European vs. American Dobermans
Breed standards, breeding priorities, and the assumptions behind the European-versus-American debate.
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The Doberman as a Home Companion in 1922
A. F. Hochwalt’s portrait of the breed, with context on the photograph and standards of the period.
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Companionship & expectations
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Are Dobermans High Maintenance?
What everyday life asks of you, and what to consider before getting a Doberman.
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The Velcro Nature of Dobermans
Closeness, companionship, and the distinction between attachment and separation anxiety.
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The Doberman as a Companion Dog
Family involvement and the place a Doberman can have in daily life.
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The breed beyond your front door
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The Cultural Icon: Dobermans in Media and Public Perception
From film and advertising to music videos: how the Doberman became a familiar screen presence, and the stereotypes that followed.
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After the Applause
Penny Won Westminster. The Doberman Still Isn’t for Everyone.
When a show win draws attention to the breed, the question of everyday compatibility remains.
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Color, conformation & breeding choices
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The White Patch on Dobermans
The chest marking, explanations for its origins, and its treatment in conformation standards.
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The Ethical Dilemma of White Dobermans
ADW’s position on breeding white Dobermans, including its discussion of albinism and health.
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Breeding & Buyer Decisions
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The Controversy Surrounding “One Litter Back” Contracts
Breeding obligations placed on puppy buyers, and the practical and ethical questions they raise.
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Published April 2024
Kimbertal Kennels: A Closer Look at Their Breeding Practices
ADW’s 2024 article on the kennel’s breeding model, customer accounts, and its published response to criticism.
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Early records & the debates they preserve
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History of the Doberman Pinscher
The breed’s beginnings in Apolda, with editorial corrections on Karl Dobermann’s occupations and early exhibitions.
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“Cropped Ears”: A Debate from 1927
An editorial from The Sunday Star, with ADW’s commentary on the debate then and its continuation today.
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